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Dollar struggles near 2-week lows; stocks steady

The dollar hovered near a two-week low against a basket of currencies on Monday and Asian stocks were pinned in tight trading ranges as weak U.S. economic data and fears of a Greek debt default kept many investors on the sidelines.

Syrian forces kill 11 civilians, wound scores

Atleast 11 civilians were killed and many wounded when Syrian forces led an attack in a widening military push into central Syria to cut down protests against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday, a Reuters report said.
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Champions League Over: Barcelona wins 3-1

The spirit-filled final match of UEFA Champions League was over with Barcelona taking the trophy home and Manchester United was not able to revenge their defeat from two years ago , when they also lost by two points against Barcelona in the 2009’s Champion’s League final.

Russia recants on Libya

In a surprise move, Russia took the side of Britain and France over Libya for the first time yesterday, calling for the Middle-East despot to leave office.

Gaddafi Paranoid About Dying, On The Run: UK Official

British intelligence sources are convinced that Libyan dictator Moammar Gaddafi has become “paranoid” that NATO’s missile attacks on his country will lead to his death, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph newspaper, quoting UK diplomats.
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Beware: Planking can be a life threatening game

Planking is a fast-growing, but possibly dangerous, game – started in England, most popular in Australia, but spreading worldwide – in online society where people post up their pictures of lying down on some of the most unusual and obscure places.
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Planking: What is it and why it is popular

Planking is a game that is gaining a lot of popularity where people (known as “plankers”) lie down on the ground – usually in an unusual location – and post the picture of planking on online community such as Facebook.
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HSBC faces shareholder trial over costs, pay

HSBC Holdings Plc <0005.HK> faces scrutiny from investors over its ambitious plans to cut costs and lift waning profits, as well as a revamped pay format for managers through which it hopes to placate critics.

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